- Cost of Living
- France
- India
- Toulouse
- Bhopal
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Toulouse (France) and Bhopal (India)
| Food | 126% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toulouse (France) is 126% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €13 (₨917) | ₨240 | 282% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.93 (₨489) | ₨154 | 218% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €7.14 (₨504) | ₨124 | 306% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (₨76) | ₨43 | 78% |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.88 (₨274) | ₨43 | 544% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.35 (₨166) | ₨45 | 269% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5 (₨353) | ₨96 | 267% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (₨146) | ₨110 | 33% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.83 (₨200) | ₨53 | 274% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (₨108) | ₨103 | 5% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.93 (₨418) | ₨575 | 27% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.11 (₨149) | ₨95 | 57% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.17 (₨83) | ₨131 | 37% |
| Housing | 171% | ||
| Housing in Toulouse (France) is 171% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €964 (₨68,055) | ₨16,600 | 310% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €77 (₨5,411) | ₨3,250 | 66% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €29 (₨2,067) | ₨1,701 | 22% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €600 (₨42,345) | ₨38,000 | 11% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €90 (₨6,352) | ₨4,500 | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨706) | ₨155 | 355% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11.50 (₨812) | - | - |
| Clothes | 258% | ||
| Clothes in Toulouse (France) is 258% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €83 (₨5,848) | ₨1,550 | 277% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €49 (₨3,485) | ₨883 | 294% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €70 (₨4,940) | ₨3,000 | 65% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €100 (₨7,058) | ₨1,050 | 572% |
| Transportation | 88% | ||
| Transportation in Toulouse (France) is 88% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,400 (₨1,510,310) | ₨900,000 | 68% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (₨109) | ₨62 | 75% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €36 (₨2,552) | ₨1,200 | 113% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €15.94 (₨1,125) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 87% | ||
| Personal Care in Toulouse (France) is 87% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €6.70 (₨473) | ₨180 | 163% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.83 (₨271) | ₨600 | 55% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3 (₨212) | ₨120 | 76% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6.25 (₨441) | ₨55 | 702% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.25 (₨159) | ₨200 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (₨176) | ₨20 | 782% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17.60 (₨1,242) | ₨200 | 521% |
| Entertainment | 81% | ||
| Entertainment in Toulouse (France) is 81% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (₨2,117) | ₨1,150 | 84% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16.43 (₨1,159) | ₨367 | 216% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (₨4,705) | ₨700 | 572% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €56 (₨3,968) | ₨3,400 | 17% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8.75 (₨618) | ₨290 | 113% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €2.60 (₨183) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €3.14 (₨222) | ₨183 | 21% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €185 (₨13,056) | ₨10,000 | 31% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.59 (₨42) | ₨2 | 1982% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €44 (₨3,132) | ₨4,500 | 30% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €6.38 (₨450) | ₨60 | 650% |
| TOTAL | 118% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 466 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2013.
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Cost of living in Toulouse (France) is 118% more expensive than in Bhopal (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨170,067
(€2,410)
in Toulouse
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨78,125
in Bhopal.